NEET BIOLOGY

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
form of stored energy in animals
A
fatty acids
B
starch
C
glucose
D
glycogen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Energy is stored in the form of glycogen in animals. Excess carbohydrates and proteins get converted into fatty acids and stored in adipose tissues. Q. Assertion :Carbohydrates are more suitable for the production of energy in the body than proteins and fats.

Detailed explanation-2: -Statement 1: Glucose is stored in animals in the form of glycogen. Statement 2: Polysaccharides found in the plant cell wall is starch.

Detailed explanation-3: -In animal cells, glucose is generally stored in the form of glycogen. This is done to not upset the osmotic balances in the cell. Glucose molecules are soluble in water and thus can cause the cell to become hypertonic. This will result in the entry of water molecules within the cells and cause it to lyse.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glycogen is a multibranched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in animals, fungi, and bacteria. The polysaccharide structure represents the main storage form of glucose in the body.

Detailed explanation-5: -The animals store glycogen in liver and muscles.

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